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THE world's biggest dinosaur park, dubbed Palmersauria, will roar to life sooner than expected on the Sunshine Coast.

The dream of eccentric mining billionaire Clive Palmer, the attraction is coming together in the grounds of the Palmer Coolum Resort.

It features more than 150 replica animatronic prehistoric creatures, imported from China.

Resort general manager Bill Schoch said while an official name had not been settled on, there was little doubt "Palmer" would be in the title, building on a brand that already included Palmer Resort, Palmer Golf, Palmer Grill and Palmer Motorama vintage car museum.

All of the creatures can make sounds and some will move, such as "Jeff" the resort's towering T. rex.

Airborne dinosaurs will swoop down on a flying fox, while a canopy walk will provide a unique perspective.

SNACK: One of Clive Palmer's dinosaurs provides a very graphic depiction of life in the jungle.

"There is some paperwork to finalise with council, but we will now be able to get it up and going much quicker than previously thought. I would say within six months to be safe, but it should be sooner," Mr Schoch said.

"This will be unique in the world and provide a very up close and personal experience. I think it will create lasting memories for children and families.

"Some dinosaurs may look ferocious, but touch them and they are as cuddly as a koala."

Mr Palmer, known for his hands-on approach to projects, personally put in stakes with photographs across the site last weekend to show workers where he wanted certain dinosaurs to be placed.

Mr Schoch said there would be an educational guide to the creatures and a souvenir shop.

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